Principal Data Scientist

About Zillow Group

Zillow Group is a leading real estate marketplace dedicated to empowering individuals to navigate the housing market with confidence. Known for its innovative approach and comprehensive tools, Zillow stands as the most-visited real estate platform in the United States, fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative work environment.

About the Role

The Principal Data Scientist at Zillow works within the Rentals Marketplace Ads team, strategically analyzing and optimizing Zillow’s Rentals product performance. This role involves collaborating with product, strategy, engineering, sales, and marketing teams to derive actionable insights from large datasets, mentor junior data scientists, and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics and strategies.
• Design and execute experiments including A/B testing and causal inference.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure high analytic standards.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support decision-making.
• Partner with data engineering to optimize data pipelines.
• Communicate analytical findings in clear, actionable terms.
• Utilize diverse internal and external data sources effectively.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in a quantitative field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in quantitative analysis and problem-solving.
• Strong grasp of statistics, measurement methods, A/B testing, and time series analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Excel; Tableau or similar visualization tool experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with various teams.
• Understanding of online products and digital marketplaces.
• Ability to influence stakeholders with data-driven goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity awards.
• Flexible remote work from any U.S. location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.

Equal Opportunity

Zillow Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates regardless of background. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.

Key skills/competency

• Data Analysis
• Statistical Modeling
• A/B Testing
• Causal Inference
• SQL
• Python
• Data Visualization
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Mentorship
• Data Pipeline Optimization